What do you see as the predominate faith in Taldor?
The poor abandoned worshippers of Aroden?
Abadar? Cayden Cailean the drunk? The secret worship of one time favorirte Sarenrae? Lovey-Dovey Shelyn?
I would have though Iomedae would be a good bet but Taldor isnt even mentioned as a region where it predominates. Do you think the overall feeling of 'better days gone by' and decline should reflect in a dead faith in Taldor? I know they mention the broken hearted Father Basri as the last known Arch Bishop of Aroden. Is this a hint that the kingdom as a whole follows suit?
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Listed somewhat roughly in order from most to least popular...
I see Abadar as their principal deity, as it seems a lot of their population lives in cities and the nation's wealth is one of the few remaining strengths they have. They also have a very complicated and bloated legal system.
As one of the ascended of Taldan origin and a deity who takes joy in simpler things, Cayden Cailean would be popular among the underclass.
Shelyn is certainly loved, especially among the nobility, and Taldans are only too happy to point out that the goddess of beauty's worship originates from their traditions(the Taldans themselves are described as a 'beautiful people'). The people also seem to produce grandiose works of art.
Norgorber, another ascended, would be worshiped by the many gangs and thugs in the nation. Taldor is also home to one of the largest thieves guilds in the Inner Sea region.
Aroden would probably be popular, if he were still alive. As it stands, however, I can't see Taldan pride allowing them to truly respect Iomedae, despite her being 'the Inheritor.' Many probably view her as distinctly Chelish. Wistful recollections of Aroden likely trump her. The nation as a whole seems to be hung up on the past.
Sarenrae's worship, being illegal and branded as an enemy faith, wouldn't be very popular in the nation, but it probably has a larger following than many Taldans would like to admit (especially in the border regions).
The decadence of the nation probably sees Calistria being honored, at least superficially.
Despite being respected in Cassomir, I don't see Gozreh as very popular. Or Erastil either, for that matter, except perhaps in the rural areas.
But yeah, the bolded ones would be the chief ones, I think.
In the book "Faiths and Philosophies", it states that the Taldan Pantheon is Abadar, Cayden Cailean, Norgorber and Shelyn.
I can see them throwing out prayers to some of the other gods on occasion, such as saying a prayer to Calistria to help them ruin the reputation of someone above their station, or to Pharasma for when someone dies to judge them quickly and send them to their chosen deities domain.
But yeah, it's official that the four dominant deities in Taldor are as I listed above.
Thanks, and yes Seth, I just recieved F&P today and read the info you mentioned, that helps narrow it down a bit.